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Prisoners' Release: Social Security Benefits

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18 November 2020

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2 December 2020 · Answer

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2 December 2020

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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to enable prisoners to submit claims for (1) Universal Credit, and (2) other benefits, as early as possible prior to their release.

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  1. 18 November 2020

    Written question

    To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to enable prisoners to submit claims for (1) Universal Credit, and (2) other benefits, as early as possible prior to their release.

    Source: Lords

  2. 2 December 2020

    Answer

    We have been working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to improve access to financial support for prisoners and prison leavers. As part of the Government’s Covid-19 response, DWP established a bespoke telephony service to enable thos...

    Source: Written answer

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